Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Vel'Koz
VS
Champion 2
Shaco
vs

46.3%
Vel'Koz win rate vs Shaco
Shaco has the edge
326
Games Analyzed
46.3%
Vel'Koz WR
53.7%
Shaco WR
-294
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Shaco
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesHail of Blades / Inspiration
SummsIgnite + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Shaco
Level 3
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Shaco
Level 6
Vel'Koz
1 item
Shaco
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Vel'Koz is strongest mid game while Shaco peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Vel'Koz deals AP damage while Shaco deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Vel'Koz has range advantage. Shaco should look for short trades when Vel'Koz uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Vel'Koz's Weakness
Vel'Koz's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, R is interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Shaco Win Condition
Early cheese ganks, box traps, clone mind games
Recommended Items
Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Shaco's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Shaco

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game
Edge of Night
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vel'Koz's burst
Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups
Need a fresh account to practice matchups?
Browse LoL Smurfs